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(verb) talk or hold forth formally |
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Related Words: speak, talk |
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(verb) to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The article covered all the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'" |
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Synonyms: discuss, talk about |
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Related Words: address, cover, deal, descant, handle, plow, talk shop, treat, work |
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(noun) extended verbal expression in speech or writing |
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Related Words: context, context of use, language unit, linguistic context, linguistic unit |
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(verb) carry on a conversation |
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Synonyms: converse |
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Related Words: argue, chaffer, chat, chatter, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, contend, debate, fence, gossip, interview, jaw, natter, question, speak, talk, visit |
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(noun) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) |
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Synonyms: preaching, sermon |
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Related Words: Sermon on the Mount, address, baccalaureate, homily, kerugma, kerygma, preachment, speech |
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(noun) an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased" |
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Synonyms: discussion, treatment |
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Related Words: communicating, communication, consideration, detail, talk |
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